The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.

This primary bathroom has every amenity of a spa without leaving home. A free standing soaking tub is centered between his and her vanities in the bay window to the floor open and airy.

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Sara Riera Fotografia

Condo Master Bath with travertine floors and countertops, custom cabinets with rope molding, large bathtub, steam room, and heated floors

Carolyn Patterson

Photography & Design by Petite Harmonie.

Mediterranean guest bathroom featuring bold patterned tile, white and teal shower, bronze metal vanity, brass plumbing fixtures, mirror and lighting.

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Designer: Morgan Farrow Interiors} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}

Unique black and white master suite with a vivid Moroccan influence.Bold Cement tiles used for the floor and shower accent give the room energy. Classic 3x9 subway tiles on the walls keep the space feeling light and airy. A mix media of matte black fixtures and satin brass hardware provided a hint of glamour. The clean aesthetic of the white vessel Sinks and freestanding tub balance the space.

Recently renovated, parts of this in-town home in Rasteau, France are 800 years old. Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon

Photo by Robert Jansons